by PJ Burns | Sep 13, 2026 | Seller
Three words on a listing, “sold as-is,” do more to shape a buyer’s imagination than almost anything else in the description. Some buyers picture a foundation about to give way. Some sellers use the phrase as a shield without realizing it also scares off the people...
by PJ Burns | Sep 6, 2026 | Miscellaneous
A condo looks like the simplest purchase in Northern Virginia. One unit, one monthly fee, no roof to replace. What you are actually buying is a share of a business that can raise your monthly cost, block your financing, or shrink your buyer pool later. The association...
by PJ Burns | Aug 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous
PCS orders rarely line up neatly with a closing date. Deployments, training pipelines, and report dates can put a service member hundreds or thousands of miles away from the settlement table on the one day they are legally required to sign. A special power of attorney...
by PJ Burns | Aug 23, 2026 | Buyer, Phase 8: Final Week
Getting the keys feels like the finish line, but for a PCS move it is closer to the starting gun. Between transferring utilities, learning a new house, and adjusting to a new duty station, the first ninety days after closing carry their own workload. Here is what...
by PJ Burns | Aug 16, 2026 | Buyer, Phase 8: Final Week
The final walkthrough is the last chance to see the property before you sign at settlement, and it is easy to treat it as a formality after months of inspections, negotiations, and paperwork. It should not be treated that way. This is the moment you confirm the house...
